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| Predecessor: |
Nikon D80
D80 vs D90 |
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| Successor: |
Nikon D7000
D90 vs D7000 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | D90 | GH5S |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | SLR | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $1299.95 | $2499.00 |
| Street Price: | $1,997.99 | |
| Date Available: | 2008-09-15 | 2018-02-22 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
40.0 oz
(1,133 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
23.3 oz
(660 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.2 x
4.1 x
3.0 in. (132 x 103 x 77 mm) |
5.5 x
3.9 x
3.4 in. (139 x 98 x 87 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.3 | 10.2 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 4/3 |
| Sensor size: | 372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.50 microns | 4.51 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3, Other |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 73 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.7 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.5 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 977 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4288 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
Other), 3216 x 2136 (6.9 MP, Other), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other) |
3680 x 2760
(10.2 MP,
4:3), 3840 x 2560 (9.8 MP, 3:2), 4016 x 2256 (9.1 MP, 16:9), 2752 x 2752 (7.6 MP, 1:1), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 1936 x 1936 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1360 x 1360 (1.8 MP, 1:1), 3328 x 2496 (8.3 MP, 4:3), 3504 x 2336 (8.2 MP, 3:2), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 2880 x 2880 (8.3 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12-bit; RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.31), 12 or 14-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.5 | 11.7 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24) 320x216 (24) |
4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
3840x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p) 4096x2160 (2p - 60p) 3840x2160 (2p - 60p) 1920x1080 (240p, 2p - 240p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MOV, MP4, AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: | Nikkor AF-S 18-105mm f/3.5 -5.6G ED VR | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 158mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 105mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 5.80x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -38 (T) | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 67.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | 2x, 4x; Extra Tele Conversion: Still image: Max. 2x; Motion picture: 2.1x (FHD) |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 11 point TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 | Contrast Detection with DFD: Face/Eye detection, Tracking, 225-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint; One Shot AF, Shutter AF, Half Press Release, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Eye Sensor AF, AF+MF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, Focus Peaking, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch Shutter |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 96% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter | 3680K-dot OLED, 1.52x / 0.76x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 3,680,000 dots |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x | 0.76x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.94x | 1.52x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 1,620,000 dots (405,000 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | Yes |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 27.0x | 16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 51200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 160 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, ISO 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 | Auto, iISO, 160 - 51200 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps, extendable to 80 - 204800 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, 7 manual modes with fine tuning, color temperature | Auto, Autoc, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1-4, Color Temperature Setting 1-4 (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/16000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 3D Color Matrix Metering II (420-pixel RGB), Center-weighted, Spot | 1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait | Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine |
| Self Timer: | 2 to 20 seconds | 2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Front-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, and Rear-Curtain Sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off; 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync. |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | No |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | No UHS support | UHS-II |
| Other Memory: | Both Slots UHS-II | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | NEF (RAW), 12-bit; RAW+JPEG | 12 or 14-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MOV, MP4, AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired or wireless | Wi-Fi or optional wired |
| Connections (extended): | HDMI Out, DC In, 10-pin Accessory Port | USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C, HDMI Type-A, 2.5mm Wired Remote Jack, 3.5mm External Mic Jack, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, TC In/Out via Flash Sync Terminal |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.36 | 0.39 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.35 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 13 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.32 | 0.45 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.5 | 11.7 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | 600 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.1 | 12.5 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 10 | 120 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.2 | 13.1 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 7 | 99 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.21 seconds | 0.17 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 2.29 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.519 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.067 seconds | 0.083 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.25 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.067 seconds | 0.045 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View: Full autofocus: 2.294s Prefocused: 0.519s | Electronic Shutter Lag: Full AF = 0.185s, Manual Focus = 0.111s, Prefocused = 0.062s |
| Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | 1.1 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.7 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.2 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 440 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 850 shots | 410 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | 60 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D80 battery pack | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | 7.2v, 1860mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PictureProject CD-ROM | None; Free downloads: PHOTOfunSTUDIO, SILKYPIX Developer Studio |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | PHOTOfunSTUDIO (Windows); SILKYPIX Developer Studio (Windows / Mac) |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Live View with Face Detection, Dust Reduction, HDMI Output, Scene Recognition System, Active D-Lighting, Picture Control, Extensive In-camera Editing, GPS support. | |
